Development Chemist II — Adhesives Innovation

Matrix Adhesives Group; North East; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix Adhesives Group is seeking a Development Chemist 2 in the United Kingdom to advance the product portfolio by developing new adhesive technologies and enhancing existing formulations. You will drive innovation, support manufacturing excellence, and deliver customer value through collaborative R&D efforts.

Reporting to the Technical Manager (Europe), you will manage projects, conduct materials testing, and work closely with Production, Quality, and Sales teams to ensure successful

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in formulation development in adhesives, coatings, polymers, or related materials.
• Experience planning and delivering technical projects to deadlines.
• Excellent communication, ability to present technical information clearly.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and improved adhesives formulations; test and improve manufacturing processes.
• Manage product development to deadlines using in-house tools.
• Perform physical and materials testing on formulations (tensile, rheology, colorimetry).
• Introduce new test equipment and methods.
• Communicate results to scientists, engineers, and customers; prepare technical papers.
• Set quality specifications and transfer technology from lab to production.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Sales teams.
• Suggest facility or process improvements; implement new systems when required.
• Work in compliance with IPSA Quality Standards and ISO 9001.
• Maintain safe lab and manufacturing environment; health, safety standards.

Skills

Experimental planning

Project planning

Data analysis

Prioritisation

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Kaizen / continuous improvement

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Materials Science / Polymer Eng

Equivalent industry experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Matrix Adhesives Group is seeking a Development Chemist 2 in the United Kingdom to advance the product portfolio by developing new adhesive technologies and enhancing existing formulations. You will drive innovation, support manufacturing excellence, and deliver customer value through collaborative R&D efforts.

Reporting to the Technical Manager (Europe), you will manage projects, conduct materials testing, and work closely with Production, Quality, and Sales teams to ensure successful